Kenmore DW model 15999 Lower Spray Tower Came off

I have a Kenmore dishwasher model 15999 .When I opened the door and started to pull out the lower rack, it looked like something was catching and preventing the rack from coming out. Protruding thru the lrack was a cone shaped object which I pulled thru.

The manual says it is the Lower Spray Tower. It also looks like the circular plate is raised up from it's normal position.

The users manual just points out the spray tower and nothing else is described. Does anyone have any idea how I can reattach this cone shaped item so I can get back to the business of washing dishes?

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Is this one of those drawer-style dishwashers, or a regular DW? I can't seem to find that model number in my search. If it's a regular (door-opens-downward) DW, then you probably don't have the lower wash arm attached properly. On some DW's you turn the hold-down "screw" in the reverse direction to tighten it. If it's a new Kenmore Elite DW, then you turn the lower square or geared section 1/8th turn clockwise to lock it. Of course, you may have a damaged or stripped plastic part that just won't stay....

Most dishwashers dispense the detergent via gravity and the sprayer
arms spraying against the soap dispenser once the little door flips
open during the wash cycle. Since it sounds like the soap door is
opening I would look at the sprayer arms and make sure they are free of
food particles or other debris that might be keeping them from rotating
and spraying properly. Here are some instructions for performing this
check.

Remove the lower dishrack from the unit.
Reach into your dishwasher and spin the lower spray arm. Take note of
whether or not the arm moves freely or if its movement is restricted.
It should not be restricted in its path of motion. Now gently pull up
on an end of the spray arm. The spray arm should be free to wobble up
and down. Unscrew the arm retaining knob (some of these are left hand
threads) and take the arm out for inspection and carefully examine the
spray arm seams. If they have split or are damaged, the dishes may not
receive the amount of water pressure required to fully clean the dishes
or to rotate the arm properly. What’s more, if water is in fact
spraying out of the spray arm from its seams, it is possible that it
can cause your dishwasher to leak. Make sure there is no debris in any
of the holes.

If your dishwasher has a spray tower,
pull up on it as far as it will go and then let it fall back down.
Again, this movement should not be restricted. It should be a fluid and
smooth motion. Also, unscrew the spray tower and examine it for any
debris or foreign objects. Remove any that you find.
Gain access to the upper spray arm by
removing the upper dishrack. Perform the same tests for the upper spray
arm as you just did for the lower spray arm. Keep in mind that the
upper spray arm may not wobble as much as the lower spray arm.
On a final note, some dishwasher models
have a water tube that meets up with the upper spray arm once the upper
dishrack is pushed back. It is a good idea to check to make sure this
tube is aligning properly with the upper spray arm and that this has
not split or is damaged in any other way.

Steps:1)Shut off power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker and turn off the water line to the dishwasher by locating the shut-off valve, which is typically inside the cabinet beneath the kitchen sink.2)Remove the four screws that hold the dishwasher kick plate in place.3)Locate the motor,which is typically centered beneath the bottom spray arm.4)Lower the dishwasher door and take out the bottom dish rack.5)Remove the spray tower and spray arm assembly by unscrewing the bolt through its center.6)Take out the filter immediately beneath the spray tower.7)Disconnect the motor wires from the wiring harness,making a note of which wire connects to which terminal.8)Disconnect the pump assembly and drain hose from the motor.9)Remove the motor from the base of the dishwasher by unscrewing the four bolts holding it in place.10)Repair or replace the motor and reinstall,taking care to reconnect the wires the same was as they were attached to the old motor.11)Attach the pump and drain hose to the motor.12)Replace the filter,spray tower and lower spray arm assembly.Reattach the center bolt in the spray tower.13)Restore electrical power and turn on the water supply valve.14)Run a test cycle to check for leaks underneath the appliance.15)Replace the kick panel in front of the dishwasher.

it sounds like your machine is over filling. the gasket is not supposed to be under water. check the overflow float inside. it looks like a little hat or cone. it should move freely up and down. if it is stuck down, your machine will fill up too far and then leak. good luck

Hi, Make sure the jets in the spray arm ore not plugged at all. Check the black bellows on top the lower spray arm and see if it has a split in it. Let me know if these help or if I can assist you further.

These parts can be replaced easily and reasosnably cheaply for example the top spray arm is about £20.00p. But you need the back water feed tube as well as the lower spray arm which should come as one package. (depending on model i'm going by bosch). You shouldn't have to pay more than £30.00p + p&p. Hope this helps.

The most common reason for no heating is the failure of the heating element which is located beneath the lower spray arm. Inspecting it for breaks and damage would be the first step. If you do not see obvious damage, after triple checking that poser is off to the DW, pull the kick panel from your DW and check where the heavy gauge wires connect to the two terminals of the heating element.